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5 September 2023

SG/SM/21925

Africa Can Be ‘at Heart of a Renewable Future’, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Nairobi Climate Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Climate Summit, in Nairobi today:

1 September 2023

SG/SM/21923

Developed Countries Must Deliver Climate Justice, Secretary-General Tells African Youth Assembly, Underlining Need ‘to Turn Up the Volume in Calling for Change’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the African Youth Climate Assembly, in Nairobi today:

1 September 2023

SG/SM/21924

Marking International Day of Democracy, Secretary-General Warns That Civic Spaces Are Closing, Urges Meaningful Participation of Youth in Decision-Making

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September:

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21921

Amid World of Deeply Linked Challenges, South-South Cooperation Vital in Shaping Brighter Future, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

31 August 2023

SG/SM/21922

Secretary-General Conveys Condolences Following Deadly Fire in South Africa, Says United Nations Ready to Assist

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21918

Protection of Schools, Education Must Be Ensured for Millions of Children, Youth in Crises, Armed Conflict, Secretary-General Stresses on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed 9 September:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21919

Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern over Situation in Gabon

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

30 August 2023

SG/SM/21920

Women’s Participation in Policing Promotes Access to Justice for All, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on 7 September:

29 August 2023

SG/SM/21917

Calling Air Pollution ‘Global Emergency’, Secretary-General Urges Just, Equitable, Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed on 7 September:

27 August 2023

SG/SM/21916

Secretary-General’s Video Message for Institute of International Law’s Anniversary

The text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the anniversary of the Institute of International Law is not available in English. For the French text, please see https://press.un.org/fr/2023/sgsm21916.doc.htm.